Symphony Announces Season, Special Musical Treats

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor — In the hope that things will eventually return to normal in a few months, the San Antonio Symphony has announced its 2020-2021 season, promising great music performed by great artists. “We know that the beauty of life will reanimate and continue stronger, with arts even more necessary than before,” said the symphony’s executive director Corey …

Telethon to Help SA Artists

by JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor A few years ago, I was driving to Austin when the song “Born in San Antone” came on the radio as part of an Americana music program. I liked it right away but did not catch the name of the singer/songwriter. In one of those little surprises that life offers here and there, I discovered the …

Artists Get Grants from Luminaria Artist Foundation

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor — The Luminaria Artist Foundation has announced the inaugural recipients of its grant program that gives money to individual Bexar County artists for the creation of new, original works. Grants are given in three primary categories: visual arts, performing arts and literary arts. In addition, three additional awards go to three more artists under the Open …

News Roundup – Virtual Choices Abound

A virtual concert you should not miss this Sunday is Duo Baldo, presented by Musical Bridges Around the World.  Consisting of pianist Aldo Gentileschi and violinist Brad Repp, this duo is great fun to watch – and we mean “watch” as opposed to just “listen.” Though they are accomplished musicians, these guys are also comedians who include pranks, quips and …